Plant Operator / Machine Driver Plant Hire · Gloucestershire

Smith's (gloucester) Limited; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith's (Gloucester) Limited is seeking experienced 360 machine operators to join our dedicated site teams across the South-West of England. Along with competitive pay, we offer benefits like life assurance, a company van, and opportunities for progression in a family-run business committed to environmental sustainability.

Benefits

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Company van

Boot allowance

PPE

Corporate gym membership discount

Staff discount on group services

Progression opportunities

Unlimited access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Experience as a 360 machine operator.
• Any additional machine tickets are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant/equipment as directed.
• Perform maintenance and ensure safety compliance.
• Follow instructions from supervisors and report safety issues.

Skills

360 machine operation

General maintenance

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Who are we?

Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is a family run business owned and run by the Smith family since 1982. Smiths has grown from a single owner-operated plant hire company to a multifaceted group with family values still firmly at the heart of each project undertaken. With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse and Tewkesbury we operate predominately across the South-West of England. We specialise in Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport operations.

We are looking for experienced 360 machine operators to join our site teams, any other machine tickets would be a distinct advantage.

Working generally within around 50-mile radius of Stonehouse (GL10 3AQ).

What can we offer you?

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Company van

Boot allowance

PPE

Corporate gym membership discount

Staff discount on group services

Progression opportunities

Unlimited access to mental health support

Responsibilities for the job role:

• Driving any plant/equipment as directed by the employer or third party
• Washing, greasing, and general maintenance of any plant/equipment at any time allocated to you by the employer
• Observe all health and safety requirements and instructions at the site
• Ensure the work is carried out within the deadlines, safely and efficiently, and to relay information accurately to the customer/Site Supervisor
• Wear the appropriate PPE
• To follow all instruction and direction from the customer or site supervisor
• Carry out best practice and safe working practices
• Report any near accident or potential of an accident
• Perform testing procedures to ensure that machines work optimally during the working process

What are our core values?

If these values align with yours you are in the right place!

Honesty - We believe that honesty in all matters is the best policy.

Family values - We operate as a family unit with high moral standards, discipline and respect.

Hardworking - We are certain that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough at it.

Reliability - We pride ourselves on not letting people down and being true to our word.

Environmental sustainability - We aim to minimise the impact that our company has on the environment by reducing emissions and waste, and recycling a large proportion of our waste (90% plus). We truly believe in a greener future for generations to come.

Please apply if you are interested in this role and we will come back to you.